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Donald Trump: “I am only against the fake news media or press. Fake. Fake. They have to leave that word. I'm against the people that…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2017
I am only against the fake news media or press. Fake. Fake. They have to leave that word. I'm against the people that make up stories and make up sources. They shouldn't be allowed to use sources unless they use somebody's name.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump attacks the media, specifically targeting what he calls 'fake news' and the use of unnamed sources.

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